North Salem

Kearney Realty and Development and the town of North Salem have reached what they termed a conceptual agreement to allow the developer to pursue its application for an affordable senior housing development off Route 22 and settle state and federal legal cases against the town. Kearney, based in Carmel, had… Read More →

Croton Falls Road over the Croton River in North Salem and Somers will be partly closed Wednesday through Nov. 22, and completely closed Sunday. The closure will allow for rehabilitation work on the Croton Falls Road Bridge. Here’s an announcement from the Westchester County Department of Public Works and Transportation:... Read More →

YORKTOWN — Directors of the Yorktown Grange Fair are seeking memorabilia and photos from past Grange Fairs to compile an historical exhibit of the event’s 89-year history. Members of the public who have old photos or mementos from the fair can either donate them outright or loan them to the… Read More →

Friends of Karen, which provides support – at no cost – to families caring for a child with a life-threatening illness, has a Gifts For Children program that includes back-to-school help. Over the summer Friends of Karen collects donations of school supplies, book bags and clothing gift cards… Read More →

State Sen. Greg Ball met with Food Network TV Star Padma Lakshmi in the state Senate Chambers this week, but it’s unclear if he’ll be making a guest appearance to share his favorite recipes. Padma Lakshmi, the “Top Chef” host, was in Albany to help kick off a Teen… Read More →

Cortlandt Manor — Hudson Valley Hospital Center’s 2nd Annual “Winning Winter Whiskers” fundraising campaign has raised more than $11,000 so far toward its $35,000 goal. Nearly 30 men have signed up to grow their whiskers to benefit the Cheryl R. Lindenbaum Comprehensive Cancer Center. While it may be too late… Read More →

NORTH SALEM — A hockey stick signed by Wayne Gretzky. A handmade dollhouse. GEICO bobbleheads signed by spokesman Brian Carney. Patrons at the popular Blazer Pub often bring their treasures to bartender Tommy Hunt. On St. Patrick’s Day, he climbs atop a milk crate to auction them off, raising thousands… Read More →

When she gave a workshop to parents of children with special needs 12 years ago, Laurie Levine had no idea it would lead to what she now calls “the most incredible journey” of her life. A regional special education trainer for Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES, Levine was contacted six years… Read More →

With significant winter weather headed our way, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has decided to cancel two upcoming disaster recovery workshops in Westchester and Rockland counties. The Westchester workshop was slated for Saturday, Feb. 9, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Mount Pleasant Town Court in Valhalla. The Rockland… Read More →